Loading and unloading groceries, luggage or any type of cargo can wreak havoc on a painted rear bumper, often leaving it scratched or scraped. Protecting your vehicle can be easily achieved using a genuine Toyota rear bumper protector. They are available in several materials depending on your model of vehicle.

The injection-molded black plastic version features a raised pattern and skid-resistant surface that offers protection to the bumper surface while also adding some custom good looks.

The clear polyurethane version also helps minimize damage while providing a nearly invisible, seamless look. Some of the clear versions have logos, protection with a bit of added class.

These are even some versions that use stainless steel in the materials to offer the additional protection.

The protectors are uniquely designed to properly fit the intricate, curved surfaces of each specific Toyota vehicle’s rear bumper.

The black molded plastic protectors feature a tough, scratch-resistant surface designed to ensure a precise fit and proper clearance for trunk lid or lift-gate. Some of the models include a vehicle specific logo molded into the protector to add a custom look.

The clear genuine Toyota rear bumper protector features a thick clear polyurethane film that is transparent to provide a clear view of the painted surface of the vehicle’s rear bumper beneath. Pre-cut to match the exact contours of each specific Toyota vehicle, this style of protector is nearly invisible from distances beyond a few feet. For an added touch of personalization some models include a screen printed Toyota emblem or vehicle logo in translucent pearl ink.

Unlike many aftermarket protectors that have a universal fit and may require cutting, genuine Toyota rear bumper protectors are designed specifically for each model. They are pre-formed and pre-cut to be easily aligned to the curved surfaces of each vehicle, providing the factory fit and finish only available from Toyota. They are easily installed using the already attached special tape or pressure-sensitive adhesive.

As a bonus they are also covered by a warranty from Toyota valid at any Toyota dealer nationwide.

So do you really need a genuine Toyota rear bumper protector? If you want to protect the painted surface of your bumper and add a bit of custom class then you bet you need it. Already have some scratches on your bumper? You may even be able to hide them with your new protector. Best place to get your protector? Same place that you can get all the genuine Toyota accessories you need for your vehicle – ToyotaPartsPeople.ToyotaofPuyallup.com

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2018/02/16/do-you-need-it-rear-bumper-protector/feed/0Highlander_2016_RearBumperProtector_MtimslarsonCorolla_2018_RearBumperProtector_D_A.jpgRear Bumper AppliquRAV4_2016_RearBumperProtector_DRear Bumper Protector, BlackHighlander_2018_RearBumperApplique_D_A.jpgWho Knew? General Motors Ready to Go with No Steering Wheelhttps://autopartspeople.com/2018/02/14/who-knew-general-motors-ready-to-go-with-no-steering-wheel/
https://autopartspeople.com/2018/02/14/who-knew-general-motors-ready-to-go-with-no-steering-wheel/#respondWed, 14 Feb 2018 19:53:23 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1330Continue reading →]]>General Motors is asking the Department of Transportation for permission to put their self-driving vehicles on the road in 2019. The first Production-Ready autonomous electric cars with no steering wheels or pedals have been named Cruise AV.

GM and Cruise Automation are combining over 100 years of automotive engineering experience with state-of-the-art software and hardware to create a Motor City/Silicon Valley matchup that can safely make driverless vehicles a reality.

The vision –

A world with no car crashes. With human driver error being primarily responsible for 94 percent of crashes, self-driving vehicles aim to drastically reduce injuries and fatalities by eliminating that driver error.

A cleaner environment from reduced vehicle emissions by using electric only self-driving vehicles.

A crowded city not filled with congested roads and parking lots. Nearly one out of three cars on city streets at any given time are simply looking for parking. Fleets of self-driving vehicles in ride share services would create better use of time and space.

Peace of mind knowing that whatever your age or physical capabilities you have the freedom to go wherever you want to go. Self-driving vehicles will improve access to mobility for those who currently cannot drive due to age, disability, or otherwise.

Designed and built at the Orion plant in Michigan from the ground up specifically as a self-driving vehicle the Cruise AV is the result of intensely focused development. The vehicle has five LiDARs (laser sensors), 16 cameras and 21 radars that detect and classify objects, determine their location and provide their speed and direction. The onboard computer combines the sensor data with high-definition map data to build a three-dimensional model to determine free, drivable space around the vehicle.

Who knew? – With countless hours of real-time drive testing in California and Michigan GM hopes to get approval to officially put the self-driving vehicles on the road and bring the vision of a world of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion closer to realization. Motor City experience and Silicon Valley state-of-the-art making a great team. Another great combination is genuine Cadillac accessories and CadillacPartsPeople.com. Checkout the updated Cadillac online accessories catalog for low prices and fast delivery.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2018/02/14/who-knew-general-motors-ready-to-go-with-no-steering-wheel/feed/0cad_no_wheeltimslarsoncad_Cruise-Self-Driving-Autonomous-Carcad_cruise_av_operationWho Knew? – Mazda Rotary Engine Still Alivehttps://autopartspeople.com/2018/01/26/who-knew-mazda-rotary-engine-still-alive/
https://autopartspeople.com/2018/01/26/who-knew-mazda-rotary-engine-still-alive/#respondFri, 26 Jan 2018 18:26:00 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1323Continue reading →]]>Mazda rotary engine technology lives on. Since the last rotary powered RX-8 sports car was retired in 2012 there has been much speculation on when we would see another Mazda rotary engine in production.

In 2017 Mazda celebrated the 50 year anniversary of the first rotary powered production vehicle. Even though rotary power had been benched, research and development has continued to refine the technology and adapt it to other fuel sources including diesel and hydrogen.

Kenichi Yamamoto who led the effort to mass produce the rotary engine passed away in December 2017 at age 95. Known as the architect of the Mazda rotary he directed development in the 1960’s and later became Mazda’s president in 1985 and chairman in 1987. In addition to his many accomplishments with rotary while president he paved the way for production of the Miata.

A teaser in 2015 at the Tokyo Motor show of a RX-9 concept car fitted with a Skyactiv-R rotary engine has kept hope alive for fans that another rotary sports car may be on the way. There is confirmation that rotary research continues and rumors from development managers that a next generation rotary engine sports car is in the pipeline.

It is also confirmed that Mazda rotary engines are going into production. Not currently in a high powered sports car, but as a power generator for electric vehicles. Acting as a range-extender the small rotary engine can run a generator to provide electric power when needed.

With fewer parts than traditional engines the rotary engine is a very suitable engine to run a generator because it’s compact and lightweight, with no noise or vibration, and it has very good fuel economy. Toyota has announced that it will be using this to power its e-Palette autonomous electric delivery vehicle.

Though the architect of the Mazda rotary engine passed away recently the engine technology is still alive. Remains to be seen if the economics will allow another rotary powered sports car to be produced, but we can still hope as research and development continue on new applications for rotary technology. What else is alive and well? Great service, fast delivery and low prices on genuine Mazda parts and accessories in the online catalog at MazdaPartsPeople.com.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2018/01/26/who-knew-mazda-rotary-engine-still-alive/feed/0Mazda-rotary-engine_internaltimslarsonmazda_Kenichi_Yamamotomazda_RX-VISIONmazda_rotary_extendermazda_rotary_delivery_vehicleWho Knew? Mazda Keeping History Ready to Drivehttps://autopartspeople.com/2018/01/05/who-knew-mazda-keeping-history-ready-to-drive/
https://autopartspeople.com/2018/01/05/who-knew-mazda-keeping-history-ready-to-drive/#respondFri, 05 Jan 2018 21:07:09 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1318Continue reading →]]>Who knew that underneath Mazda’s Research and Development facility in Irvine, California there is a basement full of historic Mazda vehicles. Not too surprising that Mazda would preserve a museum of heritage cars, but these vehicles are not there just for display, they are maintained to be ready to drive.

For those who enjoy tinkering on classic vehicles, to be in charge of keeping Mazda’s Heritage Collection of about 80 cars road ready would be a dream come true. Mazda Motorsports Engineer Randy Miller has this dream job of curator, restoration artist, race car engineer, fabricator and maintenance mechanic.

Randy’s dad helped him work on his own cars that led to an automotive degree. After some time at Mazda’s service shop he became a R&D engineering technician that led to a full-time position with the Heritage Collection.

Maintaining the street cars is pretty straight forward, but Randy’s passion is with the purpose-built race cars. Some of these race cars are 25 years old and they are taken out to the track at speeds up to 140 mph. Keeping them running in top performance is not just a matter of pride, but essential for the safety of the drivers.

The collection includes the original three Miatas from the 1989 Chicago Auto Show, a 1967 Cosmo Sport (first mass-produced sports car powered by a rotary engine), and the last rotary RX-8 ever produced.

He enjoys the engineering aspect of comparing prototype cars built in different countries. The different way parts are designed and the placement illustrates different people’s thinking. This points out the purpose of the collection, not just for racer and historian visitors, but for Mazda’s designers and engineers to understand the thinking that went into Mazda products over the decades.

Who Knew? Roadworthy heritage Mazda’s not just for inspiration for designers to study the flowing lines of the race cars, but for engineers as well as fans to see them in action on the road. Mazda not only has the parts to maintain its classic cars, but also has parts and accessories for its new vehicles as well. Where can you get genuine Mazda accessories? Mazdapartspeople.com has low prices, fast delivery, and an online catalog to make ordering easy.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2018/01/05/who-knew-mazda-keeping-history-ready-to-drive/feed/0Mazda_randytimslarsonMazda_Randy_wrenchMazda_Randy_racemazda_12_RX-VISION_H-wpcf_1024x576Who Knew? Mazda Design and Bread Making – Similar Hand Craftinghttps://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/17/who-knew-mazda-design-and-bread-making-similar-hand-crafting/
https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/17/who-knew-mazda-design-and-bread-making-similar-hand-crafting/#respondFri, 17 Nov 2017 19:17:36 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1307Continue reading →]]>Mazda continues to push to make its vehicles stand out from the crowd. Allowing its designers to have more freedom than most manufacturers to inject life and soul into the vehicles they are creating. It is a philosophy Mazda calls KODO – soul of motion.

At Mazda’s Master Craft event in Los Angeles the similarities between Mazda design clay modelers and artisan bread makers became apparent. Unlike other car companies who only use computers in new vehicle design, Mazda’s modeled-by-hand design using clay is present in every step of the design process. Using clay models rather than computers and mathematics can make a car’s crisp exterior lines seemingly disappear, evoking emotion through its more fluid form instead of being “boxy and boring.” Artisan bakers agreed that “Like clay modeling, we shape every loaf by hand. It’s all about scale, shape and creating an out-of-this-world product.”

Mazda uses more clay than any other manufacturer in its KODO design process. KODO design is about “creating cars that embody the dynamic beauty of life – cars that visually suggest different expressions of this energy”. While the initial digital design model visualizes the fine details and specific materials of a vehicle, it is the sculpting from clay that brings it to life, something Mazda believes is impossible to replicate digitally.

Mazda’s manufacturers face the task of bringing the precision of beautiful design to mass production. From paper to clay to metal and then to teach machines to cut and polish like artists. Production engineers needed to evolve new techniques and materials to bring these designs to reality. Over 12,000 grinding stones were studied and rejected before Mazda developed its own unique KODO stone to precisely sculpt the master metal molds. Mazda prides itself that human touch is ever present. Human hands create the original design, human hands provide the final finish, human eyes do the final inspection.

Who Knew? – Mazda standing out from the crowd using the hands-on approach to try to breathe energy and soul into their vehicles, much like an artisan bread maker sculpts his product. Talking about hands-on, the team at MazdaPartsPeople.com have their hands on just about every genuine Mazda part and accessory you could ever want. Checkout the online catalog at MazdaPartsPeople.com for great discount pricing on genuine Mazda accessories.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/17/who-knew-mazda-design-and-bread-making-similar-hand-crafting/feed/0mazda_clay_modelertimslarsonMazda_Breadmazda_design2mazda_design_paperMazda Motor @Tokyo Motor ShowDo You Need It? – Cabin Air Filterhttps://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/10/do-you-need-it-cabin-air-filter/
https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/10/do-you-need-it-cabin-air-filter/#commentsFri, 10 Nov 2017 22:07:34 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1285Continue reading →]]>For many people it is more a question of “what is it?” or “do I really have one?” then “do I really need to need to replace it?” For the last decade many of the vehicles on the road have a cabin air filter. It is there to help clean the incoming air into the cabin area. It is usually a pleated filter much like the engine air filter, but its job is to keep dust, pollen, and other fine particles out of the air we breathe inside the vehicle.

Since there is such a large amount of debris in the air these days it is important to check and replace this filter on a regular basis. Even more critical if there are individuals with allergies, asthma, or other health issues involved. Mitsubishi recommends replacing the filter every 15,000 miles or 12 months in normal conditions. It depends on the conditions in your area. Dusty or smoggy areas move the recommendation to inspecting your filter to every 3,750 miles or 3 months. Check your owner’s manual for your vehicle’s schedule.

Genuine Mitsubishi cabin air filters are available in standard and premium designs for many models. The standard filter is laboratory tested to filter up to 95% of dust particles and pollen in the air. The premium cabin air filter offers additional filtering by using an activated charcoal layer that absorbs odors, like a sponge, and also removes harmful gases such as nitrogen dioxide, fuels and ozone into pores that are 10,000 times finer than a human hair.

The cabin air filter can be located in the engine compartment, under the front seat, below the dash or in many models behind the glove compartment. It is usually not a difficult procedure to replace it, but can be tricky sometimes to locate it and correctly remove the clips and panels to get to it.

Do you really need it? – If you want to have cleaner air to breathe a new genuine Mitsubishi cabin air filter is the way to go. A dirty or clogged filter will not stop your car from running, but it will prevent proper air flow through your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Prevent the additional strain on the blower motor, improve the circulation, and breathe easier by replacing the filter on a regular schedule. Oh and you were wondering where to get a great deal on a genuine Mitsubishi cabin air filter. That part is easy – the online catalog at MitsubishiPartsPeople.com.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/10/do-you-need-it-cabin-air-filter/feed/1mits_cabin_filtertimslarsonmits_dity_cabin_lgemits_new_filtermits_cabin_glove_lgemits_cabin_filter_compWho Knew? – New Toyota C-HR – Sportiness You Can Accessorizehttps://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/08/who-knew-new-toyota-c-hr-sportiness-you-can-accessorize/
https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/08/who-knew-new-toyota-c-hr-sportiness-you-can-accessorize/#respondWed, 08 Nov 2017 23:20:29 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1251Continue reading →]]>The recently introduced C-HR (Coupe High-Rider) is a CUV (crossover utility vehicle) that comes with a pretty long list of standard features like alloy wheels, bucket seating, and 7-inch audio display, but still leaves room for some genuine Toyota accessories to customize it to your needs.

Toyota went out of its way to give the C-HR some unique sporty good looks and didn’t hold back on enhanced performance tweaks to the powertrain, suspension, and braking. Top that off with state of the art safety features like Pre-Collision Active Braking, Pedestrian Detection camera and radar, Lane Departure Alert, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Automatic High Beams to name a few and you might think you have it all, but let’s get back to the accessorizing essentials.

Can you over-accessorize? At the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas, Toyota invited DG-Spec and Dan Gardener to create the R-tuned version of the C-HR resulting in the quickest utility vehicle in the world with over 600 horsepower and 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. Maybe more than you need, maybe not.

Who Knew? Lots you can still do to add some personal touches to accent your well-equipped C-HR. But, where could you find all these genuine Toyota accessories at discounted prices? We definitely have you covered there – the online catalog at ToyotaPartsPeople.ToyotaofPuyallup.com.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/08/who-knew-new-toyota-c-hr-sportiness-you-can-accessorize/feed/0toyota_CHR_RTUNED_car_hightimslarsontoyota_c-hr_DoorSillProtectorstoyota_c-hr_AllWeatherFloorLinertoyota_c-hr_UniversalTabletHoldertoyota_c-hr_Mudguardstoyota_c-hr_FogLightstoyota_c-hr_AlloyWheelLockstoyota_c-hr_RemovableCrossBarstoyota_c-hr_EmergencyAssistanceKittoyota_c-hr_PerformanceOilCaptoyota_CHR_RTUNED_engineWho Knew? – Hyundai Fuel Cell Drivers Rack Up Over 3 Million Mileshttps://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/03/who-knew-hyundai-fuel-cell-drivers-rack-up-over-3-million-miles/
https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/03/who-knew-hyundai-fuel-cell-drivers-rack-up-over-3-million-miles/#commentsFri, 03 Nov 2017 17:14:42 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1234Continue reading →]]>The Hyundai Tucson fuel cell crossover was introduced in 2014 as the first mass produced fuel cell electric vehicle in the U.S. Having driven over 3 million miles on California roads and highways it is estimated that instead of emitting over 1,140 tons of CO2 emissions they have emitted only clean water vapor.

2017 Tucson Fuel Cell

The current Tucson Fuel Cell CUV has a number of advantages over some other alternative fuels. The energy-rich hydrogen fuel provides an estimated driving range of 265 miles between fill-ups, similar to many gasoline vehicles. The Tucson Fuel Cell can be refilled with hydrogen in less than five minutes, about the same time as a typical gasoline vehicle. While it performs just as strongly as an internal combustion engine, its only emission is water. And it’s just as quiet as a standard electric vehicle while going farther on a single fuel fill-up versus a single electric full charge.

Although several major automakers have been pursuing hydrogen cars for years, the technology has not yet advanced to wide-scale commercial use, in part because of a lack of fueling infrastructure. Hyundai has not given up on hydrogen and is introducing an all-new fuel cell powered SUV to be named in January.

The new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has a range of about 360 miles per fill-up. It can go about a quarter farther than the previous hydrogen fuel cell model. The new version uses three identically sized tanks rather than the current two tanks while also increasing horsepower to 161 (up 27 hp), boosting the fuel cell’s efficiency to 60 percent (versus 55) and incorporating longer-lasting catalysts and hardier components that allow cold starts (an inherent weakness of fuel cells) down to minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Tucson Fuel Cell is one of the most futuristic vehicles on the road today and the new sport-utility vehicle will take it up another notch. It is to be one of 31 electric, hybrid or fuel cell models Hyundai and sister brand Kia plan to introduce globally by 2020.

Who Knew? -While they have also invested heavily in long range electric technology, Hyundai continues research to make fuel-cell technology more affordable and compact so it will fit into smaller vehicles. As Hyundai continues to offer eco-friendly vehicles we continue to provide genuine Hyundai parts and accessories at great prices through the online catalog at HyundaiPartsPeople.com.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/03/who-knew-hyundai-fuel-cell-drivers-rack-up-over-3-million-miles/feed/4hyundai_fcev2timslarson2017 Tucson Fuel CellHYUNDAI-hydrogenhyundai_fcev_int_smWho Knew? – Toyota Celebrates 60 Years in the U.S.https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/01/who-knew-toyota-celebrates-60-years-in-the-u-s/
https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/01/who-knew-toyota-celebrates-60-years-in-the-u-s/#respondWed, 01 Nov 2017 22:05:29 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1221Continue reading →]]>It was October 31, 1957 when Toyota opened its North American headquarters in a once Rambler dealership in Hollywood, California. With them came the first Japanese car to be exported to and sold in the mainland United States. The Toyopet Crown.

The Toyopet was not initially a success story. A few problems hampered its acceptance. Starting with the name, broken down both Toy and Pet left it hard to be taken seriously in the U.S. car market. While it performed alright on Japan’s poor quality road network, it struggled to keep pace on America’s smooth, fast-flowing blacktop. When it eventually got to 60mph, a speed that was rare in Japan, the car apparently shuddered so much the driver couldn’t see out of the rear-view mirror.

It was also discovered that it did not do well at then popular drive-in restaurants because when the server skated to the vehicle and hung the tray on the steering wheel it pushed the bezel and activated the horn. The recently appointed Toyota sales administrator wasn’t impressed commenting: “This thing is underpowered, overpriced and it won’t sell.”

Toyota discovered it would need to do some upgrades to compete in this new market. They did and continue to do so. From its humble beginnings in a 3,000 square foot facility to its current presence in every state, including 10 manufacturing facilities and nearly 1,500 Toyota and Lexus dealerships and 136,000 direct dealer and supplier U.S. employees.

Who Knew? – Toyota a true success story, 60 years and still counting. Toyota’s list of award winning, record setting vehicle models is long. Its push of hybrid technology and now alternative hydrogen fuel vehicles brings it to the future, leading the way to autonomous vehicles, robotics, and advanced vehicle safety study at the recently launched Toyota Research Institute. Another success story of providing genuine Toyota parts and accessories quickly and at great prices for over 17 years is the online catalog at ToyotaPartsPeople.toyotaofpuyallup.com.

]]>https://autopartspeople.com/2017/11/01/who-knew-toyota-celebrates-60-years-in-the-u-s/feed/0toyota_1957_1st_Toyota_HQ_hightimslarsontoyota_Toyopettoyota_Toyopet-Crown_steertoyota_ft-1Who Knew? – Mazda Instills KODO in New Concept Carshttps://autopartspeople.com/2017/10/30/who-knew-mazda-instills-kodo-in-new-concept-cars/
https://autopartspeople.com/2017/10/30/who-knew-mazda-instills-kodo-in-new-concept-cars/#respondTue, 31 Oct 2017 00:02:04 +0000http://autopartspeople.com/?p=1203Continue reading →]]>Mazda recently unveiled two concept models, the Mazda KAI CONCEPT and the Mazda VISION COUPE at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. The new models are a continuance of Mazda’s new design philosophy: KODO – Soul of Motion. A philosophy to use design to breathe life to a car and make it more than a means of transportation or a mass of metal.

Mazda intends to go forward into future model designs with goal of bringing energy and rhythm to create even more elegant cars. The Mazda KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback features the next-generation SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine and advanced SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture. It boasts refinements in all areas of dynamic performance to produce a dramatically quieter, more comfortable ride and an enhanced performance feel. The KODO design features muscular, solid proportions and the use of reflections over the body sides to bring it to life.

The VISION COUPE represents Mazda’s design vision for next-generation models; a more mature expression of KODO to achieve a more elegant and premium styling. The exterior design thought by some as the “sexiest” that Mazda has revealed is complemented by a cockpit layout and interior design meant to truly connect the car and driver.

Who Knew – Mazda continues to introduce unique and trend setting designs to incorporate into it’s new model line. Looking for a trendsetting way to get genuine Mazda parts and accessories at great prices? Check out the online catalog at MazdaPartsPeople.com.